Magnolia Gastropub & Brewery

Why?You don't need a prescription anymore.

At one time, this brewpub was a pharmacy, then, during the hippie days, it became a café where the Grateful Dead and other Upper Haight regulars liked to hang out. These days, it’s a Dead-themed brewpub that anchors the neighborhood with adult beverages and upscale pub grub. A nice mix of non-tie-dye-wearing tourists (the prices preclude that) and neighborhood locals -- serious imbibers should buy a growler to go, which they can then come and refill at their leisure. The Proving Ground IPA is one of the best IPA in a state full of them, and the Dark Star Mild is a nice, low-ABV brew for when you want a drink but will soon be operating heavy machinery.